SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
•Compare Figure 9 with the controls on your snow thrower before starting the machine or trying to operate it.
Auger Control | Upper | |
Handle | ||
Handle | ||
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Chute Crank
Discharge
Chute
Shave
Plate
Spark | Primer | Ignition | |
Key | |||
Plug | Button | ||
Cover |
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Starter
Handle
Choke Lever
Off
On
Auger
Figure 9
Choke Lever
Place choke lever in “ON” position to start a cold engine.
Primer Button
Used to inject fuel directly into the carburetor to insure fast starts in cold weather. Follow engine manual to prime engine.
upper handle to engage the augers; release to disengage.
Chute Crank
Located on right side of dash panel, the chute crank determines the direction that snow will be discharged. Turn clockwise to discharge snow to the left; turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Ignition Key
Used to start engine. Put key in “ON” position to start.
Starter Handle
Used to manually start the engine.
Spark Plug Cover
Spark plug located under the cover.
Discharge Chute
The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for greater distance; tilt down for less distance. Loosen the hand knob on the side of the discharge chute to adjust. Tilt the chute to the desired position, and tighten the knob.
Auger Control Handle
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage the augers. The snow thrower is designed to be propelled by the rotation of the augers. Pull the control handle back against the
Stopping Engine
•Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove it from the snow thrower.
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